Is "gypped" a racist term?

[ilisao]

I was just going to mention something similar. Hitler and the Nazis believed every word of what they said, and their hatred ran rampant. What a lot of people don't know, though, is that while it was primarily the Jews being targeted since they were seen as the easiest targets, Hitler had thousands and thousands on non-Jews killed as well... if you were different from him and his army, or you rebelled against them, they hated you just as much. It was a sick situation all around, which I'm sure we all know.

I think it's common knowledge that while 6 million Jews were killed, 12 million people overall were exterminated.

 

[babieemelly]

I think it's common knowledge that while 6 million Jews were killed, 12 million people overall were exterminated.

You would think so, but a lot of people still don't know that.

 

[perdidobay]

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[CPT Tripss]

You would think so, but a lot of people still don't know that.

What's even worse are those who do not "believe" the historical fact! at least the "deniers" have yet to weigh in here. Of course we all know they would say "no" to the OPs question.

 

[MzDiz]

EVERY word is a rasict word these days...lets just all stop talking and get to working on those chips on our shoulders.

OR... we could keep talking, educate ourselves on what people find offensive, stop using those terms and have a better relationship with minority groups because of it.

Not everything is racist, just a handful of terms. Would it really impact everyone's lives if they didn't use those words? Really???

 

[froglady]

I think it's common knowledge that while 6 million Jews were killed, 12 million people overall were exterminated.

Including Gypsies. After all, they're all worthless liars, tramps, and thieves. Hence the word "gyped." And the OP.

When people start stereotyping certain groups as being evil or inferior, it doesn't take long to convince ignorant people that the world would be better off without those groups.

The sting that some words have depends upon whether or not YOUR group has made it in our culture. I'm Irish, and wouldn't care if someone called me a Mick or Paddy. But, I didn't have doors slammed in my face while being called those things, either. My grandfather did, so my father would have been insulted.

The same goes with any other nationality. The amount of sting depends upon how many doors are open, and how close you are to acceptance.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Including Gypsies. After all, they're all worthless liars, tramps, and thieves. Hence the word "gyped." And the OP.

When people start stereotyping certain groups as being evil or inferior, it doesn't take long to convince ignorant people that the world would be better off without those groups.

The sting that some words have depends upon whether or not YOUR group has made it in our culture. I'm Irish, and wouldn't care if someone called me a Mick or Paddy. But, I didn't have doors slammed in my face while being called those things, either. My grandfather did, so my father would have been insulted.

The same goes with any other nationality. The amount of sting depends upon how many doors are open, and how close you are to acceptance.

Right. Many of my ancestors are Dutch. "Going Dutch" does not bother me in the least, but I can imagine it would if I or my ancestors were horribly discriminated against.

I really had no idea "gypped" referred to gypsies. In fact, I thought it was spelled "jipped," but I wasn't sure, so I googled it to find the correct spelling. I might slip up now and use it, but I won't conciously use it now that I know where it came from.

 

[perdidobay]

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[Charade]

OR... we could keep talking, educate ourselves on what people find offensive, stop using those terms and have a better relationship with minority groups because of it.

Not everything is racist, just a handful of terms. Would it really impact everyone's lives if they didn't use those words? Really???[/QUOTE

No, it wouldn't. But..........

I love the fact that you imply only minorities get offended.
and whites need to be sensitive to them..


It falls to whites to be politically correct, after all minorites can't be racist, correct?

Anyone should be able to call whites redneck, honky, whitey, or cracker.
after all, these words are somehow less offensive because whites have never suffered enough?

I understand the need to not insult people, but there is a huge double standard in the US today.

 

[Liberty Belle]

OR... we could keep talking, educate ourselves on what people find offensive, stop using those terms and have a better relationship with minority groups because of it.

Not everything is racist, just a handful of terms. Would it really impact everyone's lives if they didn't use those words? Really???[/QUOTE

No, it wouldn't. But..........

I love the fact that you imply only minorities get offended.
and whites need to be sensitive to them..

Who has said that?

It falls to whites to be politically correct, after all minorites can't be racist, correct?
Again, I don't recall anyone saying that.

Anyone should be able to call whites redneck, honky, whitey, or cracker.
after all, these words are somehow less offensive because whites have never suffered enough?
No, I find those terms offensive, too.

I understand the need to not insult people, but there is a huge double standard in the US today.

 

[ConcKahuna]

OR... we could keep talking, educate ourselves on what people find offensive, stop using those terms and have a better relationship with minority groups because of it.

Not everything is racist, just a handful of terms. Would it really impact everyone's lives if they didn't use those words? Really???[/QUOTE

No, it wouldn't. But..........

I love the fact that you imply only minorities get offended.
and whites need to be sensitive to them..


It falls to whites to be politically correct, after all minorites can't be racist, correct?

Anyone should be able to call whites redneck, honky, whitey, or cracker.
after all, these words are somehow less offensive because whites have never suffered enough?

I understand the need to not insult people, but there is a huge double standard in the US today.

I havent read anyone say that anywhere in the whole thread

 

[ConcKahuna]

OR... we could keep talking, educate ourselves on what people find offensive, stop using those terms and have a better relationship with minority groups because of it.

Not everything is racist, just a handful of terms. Would it really impact everyone's lives if they didn't use those words? Really???[/QUOTE

No, it wouldn't. But..........

I love the fact that you imply only minorities get offended.
and whites need to be sensitive to them..


It falls to whites to be politically correct, after all minorites can't be racist, correct?

Anyone should be able to call whites redneck, honky, whitey, or cracker.
after all, these words are somehow less offensive because whites have never suffered enough?

I understand the need to not insult people, but there is a huge double standard in the US today.

I havent read anyone say that anywhere in the whole thread

 

[ConcKahuna]

OR... we could keep talking, educate ourselves on what people find offensive, stop using those terms and have a better relationship with minority groups because of it.

Not everything is racist, just a handful of terms. Would it really impact everyone's lives if they didn't use those words? Really???[/QUOTE

No, it wouldn't. But..........

I love the fact that you imply only minorities get offended.
and whites need to be sensitive to them..


It falls to whites to be politically correct, after all minorites can't be racist, correct?

Anyone should be able to call whites redneck, honky, whitey, or cracker.
after all, these words are somehow less offensive because whites have never suffered enough?

I understand the need to not insult people, but there is a huge double standard in the US today.

I havent read anyone say that anywhere in the whole thread

 

[CPT Tripss]

OR... we could keep talking, educate ourselves on what people find offensive, stop using those terms and have a better relationship with minority groups because of it.

Not everything is racist, just a handful of terms. Would it really impact everyone's lives if they didn't use those words? Really???[/QUOTE

No, it wouldn't. But..........

I love the fact that you imply only minorities get offended.
and whites need to be sensitive to them..


It falls to whites to be politically correct, after all minorites can't be racist, correct?

Anyone should be able to call whites redneck, honky, whitey, or cracker.
after all, these words are somehow less offensive because whites have never suffered enough?

I understand the need to not insult people, but there is a huge double standard in the US today.

Just where did any one say that only minorities get offended?

I'm pretty much white bread and raised in a tough ethnic urban area and I have to say that I get offended by a lot of words that were directed my way as a kid. I also get offended when slurs are thrown around at others.

I applaude to OP for bringing the subject up and attempting to learn how words might be percieved by others.

I am concerned when some toss around PC as if that were the problem. Let's face it, "political correctness" was a reactionary term invented by people who were upset and worried by social changes that affected their understanding of the world in ways that pointed out their role in creating or reproducing dominance and subordination. In its original context, PC was a pejorative term used by people who felt they were losing something. Exactly what they were losing is very hard to describe, it’s a loss of privilege—and in terms of race, a loss of white privilege. Or, their ability to exercise racism.

There is a big distinction between racism and prejudice . . . racism is all about power and the ability to subjugate and dominate a group of people. Can you honestly tell me that any minority group in the US is in aposition to do this to "whites?"

 

[MzDiz]

No, it wouldn't. But..........

I love the fact that you imply only minorities get offended.
and whites need to be sensitive to them..


It falls to whites to be politically correct, after all minorites can't be racist, correct?

Anyone should be able to call whites redneck, honky, whitey, or cracker.
after all, these words are somehow less offensive because whites have never suffered enough?

I understand the need to not insult people, but there is a huge double standard in the US today.

I never implied anything of the sort. If you can point me to where I said that only minorities can get offended, then I'll address that comment.

I don't like the term "politically correct", but I do think that everyone should be sensible about what they say regarding other cultures and nationalities. Do you disagree with that?

I do not like hearing minority groups using any kind of derogatory language toward other groups of any persuasion, or slurs toward their own group. For example, black people calling other black people the "N" word, and saying that it's ok because they're black. It's not ok, at all. Do you disagree with that?

I do not agree with the double standard we see in this country. I think that if one group is subject to rules, then other groups should have to adhere to them as well. Do you disagree with that?

 

[Liberty Belle]

I havent read anyone say that anywhere in the whole thread

I'm not quite sure you got your point across. Could you say that again?

 

[fltwinmom]

I've never considered it. I've used it without knowing where it really came from. I feel bad if I've offended anyone.

So is "gypped" a racist word in your opinion?

Technically, I don't think it's a PC term.....

But, I'm not a Gypsy, so I don't take offense....

 

[LisaNJ25]

I guess the whole word is not pc according to Wikipedia;

Gypsy (also variants like Gipsey, Gipsy, Gypsey or Gypsie) is an occasionaly derogatory term for certain ethnic minorities, and also (inaccurately) to refer to 'travellers' in general.


Heck.. I was in a casino last night ad they have a night club called gypsies.. I wonder if people should be offended.

 

[MzDiz]

I guess the whole word is not pc according to Wikipedia;

Gypsy (also variants like Gipsey, Gipsy, Gypsey or Gypsie) is an occasionaly derogatory term for certain ethnic minorities, and also (inaccurately) to refer to 'travellers' in general.


Heck.. I was in a casino last night ad they have a night club called gypsies.. I wonder if people should be offended.

From my understanding, the word gypsy is akin to calling native americans "indians", it's not correct, but it's not the worst thing you can call someone.
Travelers are completely different than gypsies, wrong part of the world.

 

[eclectics]

From my understanding, the word gypsy is akin to calling native americans "indians", it's not correct, but it's not the worst thing you can call someone.
Travelers are completely different than gypsies, wrong part of the world.

Travelers are generally of Irish descent, right?